Subdivision

EPLAN Required Documents

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Several documents are required to complete the electronic submission process. Below are the requirements for each subdivision application type, i.e., Sketch Plan, Preliminary Plan, and Final Plat.

Required documents may be uploaded at the completion of the application, during the document upload process. Customers will be prompted to upload plans and supporting documents via the Digital Plan Room for their submittal to be considered complete. For questions concerning the Digital Plan Room or document upload, please visit our new Digital Plan Room Customer Resource page. Digital Plan Room



  1. Application Signature Form Subdivision – All subdivision applications must include the owner and/or the duly authorized agent's signature.
  2. Charlotte Mecklenburg Utilities Form
  3. Financial Responsibility Form – Complete this form for all projects that require one acre or more of grading or land clearing activity.  For more information, about land-disturbing activity see Chapter 17, Article 2 of the Charlotte City Code or Section 6 of the Mecklenburg County Sedimentation and Erosion Control Ordinance.  
  4. Floodplain Development Permit Application (If Applicable)
  5. Gateway Checklist for Subdivision
  6. NCDOT Stamped Memo –  
    a.   If a project is located on a state maintained road or in the Extra Territorial Jurisdiction (ETJ) , deliver 2 sets of new or revised plans and drainage calculations* directly to the NCDOT District Office.

    b.   Submit a copy of a memo stamped by NCDOT via ACA. *A stamped memo verifies the delivery of items described in item (A) above.   
  7. NCDOT Street & Driveway Permit Application – Complete and attach a NCDOT Driveway and Permit Application (Form TEB 65-04) for projects with driveway entrances to NCDOT - Maintained Roadways. 

  1. The applicant shall be aware of the procedures for approval in Section 20-17 and Section 20-18  of the Subdivision Ordinance.

    - Final Plat Checklist
     
  2. Plat Application Signature Form – All plat applications must include the owner and/or the duly authorized agent’s signature.  Please attach the signature page during the attach document phase in Accela Citizen Access (ACA).

  3. Minor Subdivision Plats may require additional fees if grading and/or construction plans are requested. If applicable, additional fees will be paid to Engineering & Property Management (EPM). View EPM fees and payment methods at:  City of Charlotte Engineering & Property Management Land Development User Fees
     
  4. For Exemptions / "Not Subject To", See City of Charlotte Subdivision Ordinance, Section 20-6 Definitions.SUBDIVISON. 
     

For more information regarding
Subdivision Administration

Please contact:
Planning, Design & Development
location 600 East Fourth Street
(1st floor – CLT Development Center)
Charlotte, NC 28202
phone contect 704.336.6692

Icon for document types City of Charlotte Subdivision Ordinance
(as Adopted January 29, 2015)

Commercial Review Types

Related Ordinances & Codes

The City of Charlotte’s Subdivision/Permit Tracking System, Accela Citizen Access, is now available on the Internet.

Accela 

Click here to check the status of a Subdivision project within the City of Charlotte’s jurisdiction.